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Hi Anna
I’m new to this board, but I wanted to say hi! I was diagnosed with Graves almost 2 weeks ago. I’m a mom too (I have 4 boys). My endo diagnosed me based on labs; I didn’t have a scan because I’m breastfeeding my 4 month old. I’ve been taking Methimazole (5 mg. daily) for almost 2 weeks now. I think it is slowly starting to work. My resting heart rate has slowed down- not completely normal- but, definitely better than it was. It could get to 114 or so a few weeks ago, and now it is mostly in the 80’s and sometimes in the 70’s. I still feel weak and shaky at times and “floaty”- kind of an odd floating sensation, and my insomnia is still my worst symptom, BUT I do believe the Methimazole is helping. I was scared like you about the side effects, liver issues and white blood cell count. My endo said in 12 years, he’s only seen it happen once or twice, so that was reassuring. My body is generally pretty sensitive to meds., so I was nervous, believe me. I have to get my blood tested in 6 weeks to see if the dose is right and if it’s working and then every 2 months for the 1st year after that. The hardest thing about all of this is waiting; it seems like such a long process to healing. I just want to be my normal self again– the mom my boys are used to. I hope you feel better soon.
Alexis
